Prepare against Gerhard Brunner
Austria · World #75,061 classical · FIDE ID 1609300
When preparing against Gerhard Brunner, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (47%).
Our database contains 109 games by Gerhard Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Brunner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Brunner before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,805 | 2,095 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 34 | 23 | 52 | 31.2% |
| As White | 58 | 18 | 13 | 27 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Brunner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Brunner's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 96.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Brunner usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
Gerhard Brunner's chess games
All 109 games by Gerhard Brunner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Istvan Sr. Foldi | 2,310 | Eger Agria Open | E65 |
| Sep 2008 | Thomas Pfaffel | 2,144 | Graz Open A | B07 |
| Sep 2006 | Johannes Holzbauer | 2,098 | ch-AUT qual | B01 |
| Sep 2006 | Thomas Zojer | 2,088 | ch-AUT qual | B20 |
| Sep 2006 | Manfred Prager | 2,035 | ch-AUT qual | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,865 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 16 | 4 | 1,871 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 20th Graz Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,028 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,878 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Brunner's chess games?
109 games by Gerhard Brunner, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gerhard Brunner has played.
What does Gerhard Brunner play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Gerhard Brunner opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Brunner answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Brunner play as White?
As White, Gerhard Brunner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Brunner play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Brunner most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Gerhard Brunner's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Brunner is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Gerhard Brunner played?
Our database contains 109 games by Gerhard Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 52 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Brunner?
109 games by Gerhard Brunner reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.